Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can remember way back when I was first wondering if I should go into Law Enforcement. Jaime was one of the first officers that I got to know well and encouraged me to follow my dream. He was always polite, sincere, and encouraging. Now, over 10 years later, I must mourn his loss. Not only did we lose a good officer, we lost a good person. He will not be forgotten. To his family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy and want you to know as I type this I can look up on my wall and observe a plaque that states 'There is a special place in heaven for the family of a Police Officer.' I believe this to be true and that someday know you will be reunited.

Sgt. Melissa Porterfield
Sunset Valley PD

JAIME
Every morning I await your call to let us know where you will be working, I look out the window to see if you have arrived, I glance across my desk to watch you working in your office. I miss your "Good morning's" on the phone, I miss your smile when you walk in the door, I miss your long messages on the answering machine and believe it or not I miss you shredding paper when I am on the phone. I console myself with the wonderful memories and the signs you left us to let us know you are happy and at PEACE! I will keep a candle lit for you "JAIME" as a symbol that you are among us lighting our way. We will continue to work in your honor and make you proud! I will keep your office nice and tidy; your truck washed and cleaned; and your evidence in proper order as you would have done. Your screen saver messages are up and going except we added JAIME P. RODRIGUEZ "OUR HERO, OUR BROTHER AND OUR FRIEND".

WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!

GOD BLESS YOU "BROTHER" - QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA "HERMANO"

YOUR TASK FORCE FAMILY

SECRETARY, ROSALINA C. ALVARADO
TRANS PECOS DRUG TASK FORCE

JAIME,TO A GREAT FRIEND AND PARTNER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO FOR THE JOB YOU DID AND THE SACRIFICE TOU MADE.THE OFFICE AND THE JOB WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS TAKEN ANOTHER LOSS IN LOSING YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

SGT.BURCH AND K-9 GUERRO

SGT. DANNT BURCH
TRANS PECOS DRUG TASK FORCE

JAIME YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND, I'M GLAD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH YOU. WE WERE LIKE A FAMILY AT THE OFFICE BUT IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME NOW THAT YOU'RE GONE. ON MAY 16TH 2002, PECOS TEXAS LOST AN EXCELLENT, AND DEDICATED OFFICER WHICH CAN NEVER BE REPLACED. YOU DID YOUR JOB RIGHT TO THE VERY END AND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A "HERO" TO US ALL.
GOOD BYE FRIEND.

SGT. KEVIN ROBERTS
TRANS PECOS DRUG TASK FORCE

Mrs. Rodriguez and family,

I am sorry for your loss and I hope that through Christ your family will continue your lives. I have been in Law Enforcement now for two years and that is something that we all as peace officers have got to be willing to encounter. I know that your husband was a brave man. Anyone that will put themselves in that uniform is there for a cause and we all know that it is not the money. I Love everyday that the good lord allows me to serve the public and I know that your husband was the same way. Remember the good that your husband did and know that somewhere in his carrer that he did alot of good for people and that he has gone to a better place. If I can do anything let me know, you have got my E-mail address. Officer Britt Godsey

Patrolman Britt Godsey
Amory Police Department

Officer Rodriguez,
Your dedication to the cause of preserving law, and your sacrifice will be remembered! As a brother in law enforcement, I feel for your family, but know that you are patrolling the streets of Heaven, and guarding our backs here. You shall NEVER be forgot, and you will will always be looked upon as a hero! Thank you, brother, and rest in peace, till we join you.

Patrolman Chris Tillman
Danville Police Dept...Danville, VA

There is no greater gift, than to give one's life for another. For this I say thank you, we can never repay you. To Sgt.Rodriguez's family I am deeply sorry for your loss. His tour is over, but his memory lives on.

Wife of a Deputy from
Reeves County Sheriffs Office

You are a hero for both how you lived and died. Rest in peace. God bless the family, friends, and department of this fallen brother.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

Rest in peace my brother officer.

Game Warden Ray Spears
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department-Alpine

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO SERGEANT RODRIGUEZ'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS. MAY WE GO THROUGH THE REST OF OUR DAYS AS PUBLIC SERVANTS KNOWING THAT HE IS KNOW A SERGEANT WITH SAINT MICHAEL AND IS WATCHING OVER US AS WELL. IT IS SAD THAT NO ONE RESPECTS AN OFFICER UNTIL THE OFFICER HAS PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE.

PATROL OFFICER KIM HAYES
WINTERS POLICE DEPT. WINTERS, TEXAS

To All the WONDERFULLY CARING Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters of our Little brother, Jaime Rodriguez:
We want to say that words can not express the overwhelming Love and Support that you have shown to all of us, his family. The outpouring of love we have experienced has been Tremendous. Our prayer for you is that "The Lord keep his protective hand over you as you do what He has called you to do." Please continue to pray for us during this difficult time. God Bless All of You.
Jaime's Brothers & Sisters in Texas

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jaime Rodriguez, please accept our Department's heartfelt prayers and sympathies at this time of sorrow.

On a personal note, Jaime's death really hit home with me. Although I did not know him, Jaime is my "brother" in many ways. I, along with many others, do the same job as he along another stretch of the US-Mexico border. Far too often we start to think of our jobs as "routine", which tends to breed complacency. Jaime's untimely passing will hopefully be a tragic reminder to us all that when dealing with border security and narcotics trafficking, our job is anything but routine. He did NOT die in vain.

Rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. H.L. Hawbaker
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department (TX)

To Jaime, it was an honor and a great experience being your friend, let me start by saying that while the other officers and I were just seconds away from you it seemed like an eternety trying to get to you. It hit me like a ton of bricks after seeing you just a few seconds before you entered the bus, you waived goodbye to me, who knew it would be our last. Thank you for showing me the true meaning of frienship. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You My Brother. God Bless your Family * C.M.*

Deputy Israel S. Campos
Reeves County Sheriffs Office

To Sergeant Rodriguez family and friends our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. May God Bless you and may your love one rest in peace.

D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

I am deeply saddened that another brother in blue has lost his life to a coward. My heart goes out to his family and fellow brothers at the Andrews Police Department. Our prayers are with you.

Sgt. Terry Johnson
Winters Police Department

To the Family of Officer Rodriguez, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God be with each one of you.

Uncle Of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

Sgt. Rodriguez,

You have made the ultimate sacrifice. To lay down your life for the citizens of your community is the true definition of a hero. Your watch is now over. Rest in peace hero, and watch over the rest of us as we continue our sworn mission. God bless you and your family.

Officer Brent Wagner
Henderson Police Dept. NV

To Sergeant Rodriguez family and friends our heart and prayers go out to you.

Dios los Bendiga.

Terry Miyares
surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD<, FL
1959-1986

terry Miyares, COPS GR National Trustee
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

My heartfelt condolences to Officer Rodriguez's family, friends, and fellow law enforcement, my prayers are with you as you prepare to give your fallen hero his final call. Having been trough this same situation in November, I can tell you, time helps, but keeping memories close is the way to keep them forever with you...Isaiah 40:31

JV Jackson
FCPS Divisiion Of Law Enforcement Lexington, Kentucky

to the family and friends of Sgt. Rodriguez, I wish to offer my condolences to all of you from the bottom of my heart. I pray that the lord will look after Sgt. Rodriguez and all of our brothers and sisters that have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life. I did not get to meet you, Sgt. Rodriguez in this life but know that you are one of my brothers and you and your family are in my prayers. To my fellow brothers and sisters, I ask that you please be safe.

Ofc. Steven Willis
Austin Police Dept.

Another tragic loss to our family touches us all. My prayers go out to you and your family. Your contributions will never be forgotten.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

We're not yet over losing our little sister, Officer Julie Jacks #940. We continue to mourn the loss of our brother. May God bless you and your family.

Sgt. Danna Vaughn 812
Chattanooga Police Department

May God bless those you left behind. Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates

To my brother I am amazed to see another hero go and for heavens force to grow...Thank you for the peace that you kept here on here may you be forever rewarded

Donald K Bond (EOW 9-6-01)
Julie R Jacks (EOW 5-6-02)

Officer C. Penney
Chattanooga Police Department. Tennessee

Family and Friends,
This week as we honored our law enforcement community we were saddened to learn of another loss. Our hearts are grieving with you. As we watched the thin blue line displayed at our nations capital we sadly knew that another officer would soon give his life for our protection. I am so very sorry and I hope you find a peace that is beyond your understanding.

Cathy Hill, widow
Deputy Barrett Hill
12/4/00

Greater Houston COPS